Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5
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1. 11 8 insert batteries as shown Main Main Preset Button Press to toggle between the selected alternate preset and the main default preset See Presets on pg 18 for further details Mic Mute Button Press to toggle between muting and unmuting the microphone A high tone will sound when the mic Is unmuted and a low tone will sound when the mic is muted When using the XBOX Talkback cable the mic can be muted directly from the switch on the Talkback cable or by pressing the mic mute button on the headset Bluetooth LED Indicator Indicates when Bluetooth is active or in pairing mode see the Bluetooth section on pg 19 for further details 10 Bluetooth Multi function Button 11 Powers on the Bluetooth and performs several other functions described in the Bluetooth section pg 19 Note The Bluetooth feature is normally powered off to conserve battery power and may need to be powered on with the button when first using the headset Bluetooth Volume Control Press or to adjust Bluetooth volume level A tone will sound each time the volume level changes 12 Swivel Ear Cups The ear cups may be turned 90 degrees to rest conveniently around your neck 13 Battery Compartment Cover Slide down to access the battery compartment The headset is powered by 2 AA batteries included which should p2. pg 19 pg 20 pg 20 pg 21 pg 21 pg 22 pg 23 pg 24 pg 25 b You watch PX5 training videos at Tube www youtube com TurtleBeachVideos About the Ear Force PX5 The Ear Force PX5 is the most technologically advanced headset ever designed for PS3 and XBOX 360 gaming To get the most from your PX5 please take a few minutes to review this introduction Digital RF Technology with Bluetooth The Ear Force PX5 headset provides wireless CD guality game sound via digital RF radio freguency that communicates with the PX5 transmitter In addition the PX5 incorporates Bluetooth technology which is used for communicating on the PlayStation Network PSN and optionally on XBOX LIVE The Bluetooth can also be paired to your mobile phone and digital music player This means you can use your PX5 to listen to your favorite music and accept phone calls all while totally immersed in the action of the game PS3 PSN Chat via Bluetooth RF Mobile Phone via Bluetooth Game sound in Dolby Surround via Digital RF Game sound via digital optical cable Stream Music via Bluetooth HZ da TRANSMITTER XBOX 360 Mobile Phone via Bluetooth Game sound in Dolby Surround via Digital RF Ss Stream Music A via Bluetooth ds or Game sound via digital optical cable XBOX LIVE chat via Talkback Cable or optional Bluetooth adapter TRANSMITTER Only
3. 2 Bluetooth devices total can be paired to the headset at a time For a wireless XBOX chat connection the talkback cable can be replaced with an optional Bluetooth adapter sold separately that inserts in the XBOX 360 controller For further details EN please visit TurtleBeach com 5 1 7 1 Dolby Surround Sound The PX5 transmitter processes Dolby 7 1 Digital surround sound from your PS3 or XBOX 360 and sends it to the headset via digital RF The result is an immersive sound environment that makes you feel as if you re right in the middle of the action It also helps you react guicker by hearing exactly where the sound cues in the game are coming from Digital Signal Processing DSP The headset uses digital signal processing to customize the game chat and microphone audio signals to improve performance in specific gaming situations These settings are stored as presets that can be easily called up to change the characteristics of the game sound voices from other players and even your own voice For example you can use the PX5 to accentuate sounds like footsteps or enemies reloading that might otherwise be difficult to hear with normal game audio Programmable Presets The integrated USB port lets you connect your PX5 to a PC Go to TurtleBeach com and download new presets program your own custom presets and update your headset with new features and more That means you can customize your PX5 and turn it into your own secret weapon
4. If there are other active Bluetooth devices nearby power them off to see if this has any effect on the PX5 s performance Safety Notice To avoid potential damage to the device always disconnect all cables before transporting it WARNING Permanent hearing damage can occur if a headset is used at high volumes for extended peri ods of time so it is important to keep the volume at a safe level Over time your ears adapt to loud volume levels so a level that may not cause initial discomfort can still damage your hearing If you experience ring ing in your ears after listening with the headset it means the volume is set too loud The louder the volume Is set the less time it takes to affect your hearing So please take care to listen at moderate levels Before placing a headset on your ears turn the volume down completely then slowly increase it to a comfortable level Turn down the volume if you can t hear people speaking near you Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings TURTLE BEACH e For more products accessories and general product information please visit TurtleBeach com For warranty information and product support please visit http turtlebeach com support IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This eguipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance reguirements Please avoid di
5. PX5 Bluetooth unless you are using it with a paired device or the optional Bluetooth chat adapter Connect the Talkback Cable 1 Insert right angle plug into the headphone jack on the XBOX 360 controller 2 Insert straight plug into the XBOX 360 Controller Jack on the left ear cup of the headset NOTE An optional Bluetooth adapter is available for a wireless connection between the PX5 headset and XBOX 360 controller See TurtleBeach com for further details Vea Configure the XBOX LIVE settings 1 Press the center XBOX button on your controller to bring up the Dashboard Micro in 2 Navigate right to the Settings tab and scroll down to EEE Preferences from the menu Press the A button PORIN Throwgh Headset 3 On the Preferences screen select the Voice option Play Through Spoakoru and Press A Play Through Both 4 Select the Play Through Headset option and set the Volume to 10 Balancing Game and Chat Levels The headset volume sets the game sound level The volume control on the talkback cable adjusts the level of incoming chat from other players on XBOX LIVE Adjusting these two volume controls lets you balance the game sound and chat voices during an XBOX LIVE session EN Home Theater Setup Setting up the transmitter as illustrated below lets you listen to your console or TV with the PX5 headset You can also hear your console on your home theater speakers without disconnect
6. Sonic Lens Ear Guard the Digital RF logo the DSP logo Chat Boost and Engineered For Gaming are either trademarks or registered trademarks of VTB Inc PlayStation is a registered trademark and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc XBOX XBOX 360 and XBOX LIVE are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories All other trademarks are properties of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged EAR FORCE Customizable Presets Configure up to 18 personalized presets to optimize game chat and mic audio for different gaming situations Dolby 7 1 Surround Sound Immersive 360 degree audio lets you hear the direction of every sound as if you were playing with speakers all around you Digital RF Wireless Game Sound Uncompressed wireless digital audio signal delivers CD quality game sound that rivals professional grade wired headphones Voice Morphing Disguise your voice by changing the sound from deep lows to screeching highs Dual Pairing Bluetooth for Wireless Chat Chat wirelessly on the PlayStation Network answer mobile phone calls or listen to streaming music from a Bluetooth enabled digital music player while gaming Dynamic Chat Boost Chat level increases automatically as the game volume gets louder so you can always hear the voices of other player
7. done Customizing Presets The 18 default presets can be replaced with custom presets by downloading new ones from www turtlebeach com You can also create your own custom presets by downloading the PX5 preset editing software from our website For more information visit www turtlebeach com Connect the USB port on the left ear cup to the USB port on your PC using the included USB adapter cable E gt DD ale Bluetooth The PX5 incorporates Bluetooth technology that lets you communicate with PSN chat answer calls on your mobile phone and listen to stereo music streaming from a Bluetooth enabled digital music player So for example you can answer a phone call or listen to your favorite songs while gaming If you re not using any of these Bluetooth features you should turn off the Bluetooth radio to conserve battery power Pairing the Bluetooth for PSN Chat See PS3 Bluetooth Chat Setup on page 13 Pairing a Bluetooth Enabled Device mobile phone digital music player The PX5 Bluetooth must be powered off before you start 1 On the PX5 press and hold the BT MFB for 5 seconds until the flashing LED changes from blue to red then release the button A voice prompt in the earpiece will indicate that the PX5 is in pairing mode N On your Bluetooth enabled device activate
8. the Bluetooth mode and search for Bluetooth devices as described in its user manual When your device is finished scanning select TURTLE BEACH PX5 from the list and follow the prompts to connect UI 4 Enter 0000 as the Pass Key and select OK A voice prompt in the earpiece will indicate that the PX5 is now paired with your device Dual Pairing The PX5 can be simultaneously paired to 2 Bluetooth enabled devices at once For example you can pair the PX5 to Playstation Network PSN chat and your mobile phone at the same time If your mobile phone is also a digital music player like many smart phones you can stream music to your headset as well The PX5 will automatically remember the last 2 paired devices upon powering on NOTE Only one Bluetooth device can be active on the headset at a time For example if you are making a call with the headset while on PSN chat the chat will be deactivated until the call is over Bluetooth con t Making Calls Once the PX5 is successfully paired with your mobile phone you can use it to make and receive calls The PX5 can be used with voice dialing if your phone supports this function 1 Using voice dialing Press the BT MFB button for 3 seconds until you hear a tone then release The voice recognition prompt in your phone will now be activated Say the name of the phone number or person whom you want to call You can exit the voice recognition state at any time b
9. 20kHz Optical TOSLINK digital audio input compatible with 48kHz digital audio stream Optical TOSLINK digital audio output pass through of digital input stream Stereo RCA inputs for processing digital music player TV and other analog sources 150MIPS Digital Signal Processor for Dolby processing Maximum analog input level with volume control on maximum setting 2Vpp 700mV rms Input sensitivity may be adjusted to accept higher level signals by lowering the volume control Dimensions Height 8 875 in 22 5 cm width 4 375 in 11 1 cm depth 4 375 in 11 1cm Weight 8 4 Oz 240g Troubleshooting Tips No sound Check that the transmitter and headset volume controls are both turned up Check that the transmitter power and optical cables are properly connected Check that the headset is powered on The LED on the left ear cup should be flashing Check if the top LED on the front of the transmitter is on solid If the LED is slowly pulsing it indicates that the transmitter isn t communicating with tne headset If the headset is on solid and the transmitter LED is slowly pulsing then the headset and transmitter need to be paired as described in the section Pairing the PX5 Headset and Transmitter Audio Drops Popping or Clicking Sounds Audio dropouts popping or clicking sounds on the headset are caused by poor reception This can occur when The headset and transmitter are out of range For best performance
10. TURTLE BEACH EAR FORCE a i g J i i ki T i I De En User s Guide ato aerea BUT DIGITAL PRO LOGIC IIx i dm STA E SOUND 8 Bluetooth PROGRAMMABLE GAME AUDIO JURT LE EAR FORCE BEACH PX PX5 Headset with XBOX LIVE Removable Microphone USB Programming Cable Talkback Cable 2 AA Batteries TURTLE BEACH PX5 Wireless Digital RF Transmitter USB Power Cable Digital Optical Cable Turtle Beach Sticker download PX5 software and additional presets at www TurtleBeach com EAR download advanced user s guide at product support and warranty information www TurtleBeach com PX5 www TurtleBeach com support PAD Table of Contents About the Ear Force PX5 PX5 Headset Overview PX5 Transmitter Overview Using the Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Setup Transmitter Setup PS3 XBOX 360 slim Transmitter Setup XBOX 360 original PS3 Settings amp Bluetooth Chat Setup XBOX 360 Settings amp XBOX LIVE Chat Setup Home Theater Setup Dolby Processing Digital Signal Processing Presets Bluetooth Pairing a Bluetooth enabled Device Dual Pairing Making Phone Calls Receiving Calls Bluetooth Quick Reference PX5 Headset and Transmitter Technical Specifications Troubleshooting and Support Important Safety Information pg 1 pg 3 pg 7 pg 9 pg 10 pg 11 pg 11 pg 13 pg 14 pg 15 pg 16 pg 17
11. adband must be positioned on top of your head to optimize the surround sound effect Troubleshooting Tips con t PS3 Pairing Issues elf the PS3 cannot locate your PX5 make sure that it is in pairing mode before you starting scanning as indicated by the flashing red blue LED elf the PX5 is missing from the device menu list after you re start your PS3 please repeat the pairing process If the PX5 appears on the PS3 Audio Device menu but is not selectable then it is not connected it should connect automatically when the Audio Device menu is selected Make sure the headset is charged and powered on then select the Connect Bluetooth tab on the screen If this doesn t correct the issue please repeat the pairing process If there are other active Bluetooth devices nearby power them off to see if this has any effect on the PX5 s performance Also try updating your PS3 s system software with the latest version This can be done in the System Settings menu Voice Chat Drops Most in game voice chat drops are simply caused by network performance or lag Usually they subside after a few moments so please be patient In extreme cases you may have to leave a game and return to reset the chat function I you use a wireless internet connection low signal strength from your modem router can make the voice chat malfunction A wired connection from your modem router to your console is recommended for best results
12. caller to voicemail Ouick Reference Power Bluetooth on Press BT MFB for 3 seconds Power Bluetooth off Press BT MFB for 4 seconds Microphone mute During a call press MIC MUTE Adjust volume Press the or buttons Answer call Press BT MFB Reject call Press and hold BT MFB for 2 seconds End call Press BT MFB Cancel outgoing call Press BT MFB Redial Double click BT MFB Voice recognition After being powered on press BT MFB for 3 seconds PX5 Headset Technical Specifications 50mm diameter speakers Game audio frequency response 20Hz 20kHz gt 120dB SPL 1kHz Condenser microphone frequency response 50Hz 15kHz Game audio digital 2 4GHz RF wireless reception Bluetooth radio with dual pairing mode and A2DP compatibility Headphone amplifier Stereo 27mW ch THD lt 1 Digital Signal Processor for independently controlled chat game and mic signals USB port for programming the DSP via a Windows XP Vista 7 computer Operates on 2 AA batteries or 2 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries Automatic shut down after approx 5 minutes of carrier loss or silence to conserve battery power Battery booster circuit extends battery life for up to 15 hours Weight 39 oz 1 1Kg PX5 Transmitter Technical Specifications Digital 2 4GHz RF wireless transmission with up to 30 foot range Stereo headphone output with volume control for external wired headphones Freguency response 20Hz
13. cessing and the signal will be heard as stereo If the is an analog stereo input and the Dolby Bypass LED is OFF the DOPL Ilx LED turns ON and the analog stereo signal is processed by Dolby Pro Logic Ilx and Dolby Headphone to create an expanded stereo sound in the headset Digital Signal Processing The PX5 headset incorporates a Digital Signal Processor DSP to independently modify game chat and microphone audio The DSP settings are saved as presets which are described in the next section Connecting the PX5 headset to a PC with the included USB cable lets you create custom presets or replace the presets with different ones downloaded from our website For more information on custom presets please visit the PX5 section on our website www TurtleBeach com NOISE GATE INES MULTI BANDEO CHAT SOUND MIC SOUND p MIC MONITOR The DSP provides a wide variety of audio enhancements including Noise Gates Separate noise gates on the game chat and microphone audio channels cut out back ground noise that s below a threshold point so rather than hearing static or other distracting sounds you ll hear total silence when there s nothing going on Sonic Lens The game sound can be processed by band limited dynamic range compression that focuses on specific types of sounds in the game e g footsteps the loading of a gun etc so you can hear them better and react faster Sound Field Expander The game so
14. headset the presets do not apply to a second wired headset 8 Using the Transmitter Transmitter Range The transmitter sends game audio from your PS3 or XBOX 360 to the headset via digital radio frequency RF signal so a direct line of sight is not reguired When you re out of range you may hear popping or clicking sounds if the headset loses the RF signal For best performance place the transmitter in an open area that is unobstructed by objects that might absorb RF signals from the internal antenna Avoid placing it on a metal surface such as the top of a home theater A V receiver When the transmitter and headset are communicating the top LED on the front of the transmitter will be on If this LED is slowly pulsing it means the transmitter can t communicate with the headset This could happen if the headset is turned off out of range or needs to be paired Using Wired Headphones The transmitter can only communicate with one wireless headset so two wireless headsets cannot be used with the same transmitter The headphone jack on the front of the transmitter can be used to connect a set of wired headphones for listening to the Dolby 7 1 Surround Sound game sound being transmitted to the wireless headset The volume control above the jack sets the volume of the wired headset and does not affect the volume of the wireless headset 9 Since presets are governed by the PX5 head
15. ing the optical cable from the transmitter The PX5 transmitter s analog inputs connected to the TV will automatically shut off whenever your console is active as indicated by the digital input LED on the transmitter front panel When your console is turned off the transmitter analog inputs will automatically turn on so you can listen to the TV with the PX5 headset without having to disconnect cables Connecting the PX5 transmitter digital output to your home theater system will pass your console s game audio from the transmitter s digital input to the home theater A V receiver digital input so you can hear the game audio on your PX5 headset and your surround sound speakers at the same time To hear the game audio only on the PX5 headset turn down or mute your speakers Additional Digital Optical Cable Digital Optical Cable sold separately included Home Theater Transmitter Digital In Digital Out DIGITAL OUT G OU 5 77 O m Transmitter HE Analog Input De sv USB TV _ 9 Analog Output 7 1 co S Stereo RCA Cable USB Power Cable sold separately included Dolby Processing The PX5 uses Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Digital and Dolby Headphone surround processing technologies the industry standard formats for encoding multi channel game audio Dolby Headphone processing recreates 7 1 channel sur
16. ired with the transmitter If you pair two headsets with the same transmit ter they ll interfere with each other as they compete for the transmitter RF signal This will cause one headset to shut off So don t try to pair two headsets with the same transmitter PS3 XBOX 360 Slim 1 Connect the Digital Optical Cable NOTE Remove the protective caps from each end of the optical cable before inserting it into the sockets 2 Connect the Transmitter Power XBOX 360 Original 1 Connect the Digital Optical Cable Reguires XBOX 360 AV Adapter sold separately NOTE Remove the protective caps from each end of the optical cable before inserting it into the sockets 2 Connect the Transmitter Power DIGITAL OUT J10SNO9 DENO J10SNO9 J10SNOJ 3 Insert the Headset Batteries AuaL va WW AA BATTERY Right Ear Cup To remove the battery cover slide downward CAUTION Be sure to insert batteries as shown 4 Insert the Mic Boom 5 Turn on the headset by pressing and holding the power button until it turns solid then release gt Er A Y s J u At Insert the boom so that the holes in the mic casing and the marker on the jack are facing your mouth i 6 Turn on the Transmitter by pressing the power button DC 5V OP POWER BE Configure PS3 Settings bek Place the PX5 headset in PS3 mode by quickl
17. lby Headphone processing 6 Wired Headphone Volume Control and Output Jack This may be used for a second headset Insert a wired headset into this jack to hear the same Dolby 7 1 Surround Sound signal as the wireless headset The volume control does not affect the wireless headset 7 Digital Input Provides digital audio input from the PS3 or XBOX 360 via the included digital optical cable 8 Digital Output Provides digital audio output via an additional digital optical cable not included to connect the PX5 transmitter to your TV home theater This allows you to hear your PS3 or XBOX 360 audio on the headset and TV home theater speakers at the same time 9 Line In stereo analog inputs Use these inputs to connect analog audio sources TV MP3 player etc If the Dolby Bypass is OFF the analog stereo signal will be processed by the Dolby Prologic Ilx decoder producing an expanded stereo effect 10 Line In Volume Control Sets the volume of the analog inputs This control has no effect on the digital signal level Typically this should be set to maximum and the headset volume used to adjust the listening level If the sound distorts turn down the Line In Volume to prevent overloading the analog inputs 11 Power Socket Insert the included USB power cable into this socket Insert the other end into a free USB port ON your console 12 Power Switch Press to turn the transmitter on or off Since presets are governed by the PX5
18. rect contact to the transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF Exposure compliance The equipment must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cau tion The device is incapable of transmitting in the band 5600 5650 MHz band in Canada FCC Caution Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This product is CE marked according to the provisions of the R amp TTE Directive 99 5 EC Frequency Range 2 404 2 476GHz Grantee Code Reg Number XGB GC229855 Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc FCC Code XGB TB2180 IC ID 3879A 2180 A FE C RoHS O 100 FCC Code XGB TB2171A IC ID 3879A 2171 Copyright 2011 Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc VTB Inc All rights reserved No part of this package may be reproduced without permission Turtle Beach the Turtle Beach Logo Voyetra Ear Force
19. round sound using the PX5 headset so you can hear the sound all around you as if you were listening to a 7 1 speaker system E ape amp X AA Stereo Sound Field Sound field with Dolby Headphone 7 1 Surround Sound Processing The PX5 Transmitter supports three types of digital source material and analog stereo When the Dolby Bypass button is ON Dolby processing is deactivated so you can hear the unprocessed Input signal in stereo Here s how the signal processing modes operate When the digital input signal is active the front panel Digital Input LED turns on and the analog inputs are turned off If the Dolby Bypass LED is ON Dolby processing is deactivated and the signal will be heard as stereo If the digital input source is a Dolby Digital 5 1 7 1 signal the front DA D LED turns on and Dolby Headphone processes the channels to create surround sound in the headset If the digital input source is a Dolby Pro Logic IIx signal both Dolby LEDs will turn on and Dolby Headphone processes creates Pro Logic IIx Surround sound in the headset If the digital input source is stereo the DOPL IIx LED turns ON and the signal is processed by Dolby DOPL IIx and Dolby Headphone to create and expanded stereo sound in the headset If the digital input source is not active or disconnected the analog stereo signal will be active If there is an analog stereo input and the Dolby Bypass LED is ON there will be no Dolby pro
20. rovide up to 15 hours of use depending on headset settings Bluetooth game audio etc Rechargeable NiMH batteries may also be used The headset will announce when battery power is low PX5 Transmitter Front View Rear View 1 Power Pairing LED Indicator A solid LED indicates the transmitter is powered on and communicating with the headset A pulsing LED indicates the transmitter can t communicate with the headset because it is powered off not paired or out of range If this occurs please refer to Pairing the PX5 Headset and Transmitter on page 10 2 Digital Input LED Indicator A solid LED indicates when a digital input signal is detected 3 Dolby ProLogic IIx LED Indicator A solid LED indicates whenever a digital or analog input signal is being processed by the Dolby Pro Logic Ilx decoder This LED will turn off when the Dolby Bypass is ON 4 Dolby Digital Surround Sound LED Indicator A solid LED indicates whenever a digital input signal is being processed by the Dolby Digital surround sound decoder This LED will turn off when the Dolby Bypass is ON 9 Dolby Bypass Button and LED Indicator Press to turn OFF Dolby processing This allows you to hear the unmodified input signal in stereo A solid LED indicates when the Dolby Bypass is active and Dolby processing is disabled NOTE Some presets on the PX5 headset may turn on the Dolby Bypass button automatically if the selected preset doesn t utilize Do
21. s ENGINEERED FOR GAMING Join The Conversation DIET T amp gt SN EI N LO an bo Microphone Monitoring Hear your voice in the headset so you won t need to shout to hear what you re saying Sonic Silencers Enjoy total silence by eliminating ambient noise pickup on your mic and cutting background noise from PSN or XBOX LIVE chat sound Sonic Lens with Sound Field Expander Widen or narrow the sound field to focus on audio cues that are difficult to hear like footsteps sneaking up on you or the click of someone reloading in the distance Intuitive Voice Prompts A voice announces critical headphone status conditions such as low battery preset numbers and more Ear Guard with Blast Limiter Limit the intensity of deafening game sounds such as explosions and gunfire to reduce ear fatigue during long gaming sessions PS3 and XBOX 360 Compatible Delivers the ultimate gaming experience with PS3 and XBOX 360 and consoles l TURTLEBEACH COM
22. s optimized for XBOX 360 Pressing the power button twice guickly will switch between PS3 and XBOX modes and the headset announces which mode is active PRESET 1 PRESET 2 PRESET 3 D PRESET 4 2 MAIN db PRESET PRESET 5 gt Press the PRESET 6 amp Main Preset Button PRESET 7 to jump between n Main and the PRESET 8 Selected Preset Press the Preset Button to switch between the 8 alternate presets a Double click the Power Button to switch between XBOX and PS3 Preset Modes Main and Alternate Presets The 9 presets are grouped as one 1 Main preset and eight 8 Alternate presets The main preset is flat meaning that it does not process the sound while the Alternate presets are optimized for specific game conditions Each Alternate preset has different settings to modify the game chat and microphone sounds so as you toggle through them you ll hear the sound change as it s processed by the preset Using Presets Pressing the Main button on the right ear cup toggles between the Main and Alternate presets For best results start with the Main preset and then toggle to an Alternate preset that s optimized for the game situation you re in When the situation has passed you can switch back to the Main preset For example if you want to focus in on the sound of enemy footsteps toggle to one of the Alternate presets that s optimized for footsteps then toggle back to the Main preset when you re
23. set the presets do not apply to a second wired headset Pairing the PX5 Headset and Transmitter The headset and transmitter in this package are paired which means they re synchronized to ensure they work together When the headset and transmitter are communicating the top LED on the front panel of the transmitter will be on solid If this LED is instead slowly pulsing it means the transmitter can t communicate with the headset This could happen if the headset is turned off or out of range If the LED is Slowly pulsing when the headset is on and within range then they might need to be paired as described below Step 1 Make sure the headset is off by pressing the Power button until the LED turns solid and then release it when the LED turns off DOD Step 2 Then press and hold the headset power button until the LED turns solid and release when the LED begins to flash rapidly A voice prompt will announce pairing headset Step 3 Press and hold the transmitter W Bypass button for 5 seconds until the topmost LED on the transmitter turns off then release the button The transmitter LED will then flash rapidly and a voice prompt will announce headest paired After a few seconds the topmost transmitter LED should be on solid and the headset LED should be flashing about once per second indicating that the units are paired Interference from Two Headsets Only one headset can be pa
24. stand within 20 feet from the transmitter There s a wall or other large object between the headset and transmitter The transmitter is in a bad location that is interfering with the antenna A wireless base station or wireless LAN are causing a lot of RF activity that s blocking the RF signal from the transmitter Sound Too Low when using the Analog Inputs If you re listening to the analog inputs on the transmitter and the sound is too low even with the headset volume turned up all the way turn up the volume on the transmitter or on the audio source Note that the transmitter volume control has no affect on the digital input Audio Distortion when using the Analog Inputs If the sound is distorted when using the transmitter analog input it may be that the audio source Is overloading the transmitter Try turning down the volume on the transmitter to reduce the input sensitivity then turn up the headset volume to a comfortable level Note that the transmitter volume control has no effect on the digital input Analog Input isn t working The transmitter analog inputs will automatically shut off whenever the digital input is active To hear the analog input signal either disconnect the optical cable from the digital input on the transmitter or shut off the device connected to the optical cable e g PS3 to disable the digital audio signal Properly Positioning the Headset Don t wear the headset with the headband behind your head The he
25. that s unlike anyone else s headset Intuitive Voice prompts The PX5 incorporates intuitive voice prompts that announce critical headset status Press the preset button and you ll hear the number When the batteries need to be replaced it tells you in advance When powering on or off you ll hear an announcement You can even replace the voices by visiting TurtleBeach com and downloading new ones Designed for High Ouality Sound The PX5 headset is designed to deliver high guality audio that makes it ideal for gaming movies and digital music playback The high fidelity 50mm speakers are encased in acoustically tuned ear cups with soft fabric cushions and deliver extended bass with extraordinary dynamic range for optimum audio performance Want to learn even more about your PX5 This user guide will help get you started but if you d like to know more please download the PX5 advanced user guide from our web site PX5 Headset Left Ear Cup Controls PRESETS Main Power Button with LED Powering ON Press and hold until the headset announces Powering On Powering OFF Press and hold until the headset announces Powering Off Automatic Power OFF If the headset doesn t detect any audio for more than 5 minutes it will automatically shut down to conserve battery power PS3 XBOX Mode Press
26. the Power Button twice quickly to switch between PS3 and XBOX 360 modes The headset will announce the selected mode See Presets on pg 18 for further details Power Button LED Indicator Flashes once per second when paired to the Transmitter and flashes twice per second when not paired See Pairing the Headset and Transmitter on pg 10 for further details Pairing Mode Initiates pairing mode between the headset and transmitter From a powered down state press and hold the power button for 6 seconds The LED will begin to flash rapidly Removable Microphone with Adjustable Boom The microphone can be removed from the headset when chat is not required by detaching It from the boom See Setup on pg 12 for further details Game Volume Control Turn to adjust game volume level Presets Button Press to select one of eight 8 alternate game audio presets See Presets on pg 18 for further details XBOX 360 Controller Jack Insert the straight connector on the XBOX Talkback Cable included into this jack when using the PX5 with an XBOX NOTE An optional Bluetooth adapter is available for a wireless connection between the PX5 headset and XBOX 360 controller See TurtleBeach com for further details USB Input Allows for headset programming by connecting to a USB port on a PC with the included USB cable See the Presets on pg 18 for further details PX5 Headset Right Ear Cup Controls MIC MUTE
27. tton A voice prompt in the earpiece will indicate that the PX5 is in pairing mode When the PS3 is finished scanning it will prompt you to select the Bluetooth device Select TURTLE BEACH PX5 from the list Enter 0000 as the Pass Key and select OK A voice prompt in the earpiece will indicate that the PX5 is now paired with your PS3 bek N WJ 5 U1 Balancing Game and Chat Levels The Bluetooth volume control on the right ear cup adjusts the PSN chat volume and the game volume is adjustable by the volume control on the left ear cup Adjusting these two volume controls lets you balance the game sound and chat voices Configure XBOX 360 Settings 1 Place the PX5 headset in XBOX 360 mode W by guickly pressing the power button twice DIINA ONEN The headset will announce which mode it s in Current Setting Digital Stereo Dolby Digital 2 In the System Settings of the Dashboard select TEZZE u m u on N a Choose the digital output Console Settings gt Audio type for your system Accessory Settings gt Audio Device Settings Dolby Digital 5 1 with WMA Pro This setting only applies Be PK OTOH WM to optical digital and HDMI 3 Set the Digital Output to Dolby Digital 5 1 audio outputs O Select OBack O XBOX LIVE Chat Setup When using the PX5 with an XBOX 360 the included talkback cable is used for XBOX LIVE chat To conserve battery power turn off the
28. und field can be adjusted from narrow to wide bringing out back ground sounds that might be difficult to hear Blast Limiter The maximum sound level can be limited over a wide range so you can turn up the volume of softer sounds without blasting your ears when louder sounds occur Chat Boost Automatically boosts the level of PSN or XBOX LIVE chat signals as the game volume increases so you can always hear your teammates regardless of game volume Voice Morphing Change the pitch of your voice from the deep lows to shrill highs disguising yourself to other online players Microphone ALC An Automatic Level Control on the microphone channel helps prevent overload when you shout into the mic Microphone Monitoring Hear your voice as you speak into the mic so you won t have to shout Multi Band Egualizers The game chat and mic audio can be individually adjusted for optimum tone settings e g bass boost cut treble boost cut midrange boost cut Ear Guard After the game chat and mic audio is mixed together they re processed by Ear Guard which limits the maximum sound level before it reaches your ears reducing ear fatigue during long gaming sessions Intuitive Voice Prompts A voice announces headset status so you won t have to wonder what s going on e g Battery low Preset etc The PX5 has a total of 18 presets that are grouped in two sets of 9 The first set is optimized for PS3 and the second set of i
29. y pressing the power button twice The headset will announce which mode it s in ER Audio Device Settings 2 In the PS3 Menu select Settings gt Accessory Settings gt Audio Device Settings Microphone Level 3 3 Set the Input and Output to Input Device TURTLE BEACH PX5 TURTLE BEACH EKO Output Device TURTLE BEACH PX5 4 Navigate to OK and press X ox X Enter PS3 Bluetooth Chat Setup When using the PX5 with a PS3 the Bluetooth is used for PSN chat Follow these instructions to pair the Bluetooth There are no Bluetooth devices registered Do you want to register a device 60 PZ 12 14 12 15 PM lt DO Manage Bluetooth Devices Register to manage Bluetooth devices such as headsets keyboards and mouse devices Yes No X Enter O Back With the PX5 powered OFF go in the PS3 Menu and select Settings gt Accessory Settings gt Manage Bluetooth Devices If you have never used a Bluetooth device or have deleted any profiles from other devices previously used with your console the PS3 prompt will ask if you wish to register a device Choose Yes to start scanning If any other Bluetooth devices have previously been paired with your console they will appear in a list Choose Start Scanning at the bottom of the screen On the PX5 press and hold the BT MFB for 5 seconds until the flashing LED changes from blue to red then release the bu
30. y pressing the MFB for 3 seconds Using mobile phone keys to make a call Dial the number on the mobile phone as normal Once the call has been placed the sound will automatically be transmitted to the PX5 3 Redial Double click BT MFB button You will hear two tones and the last number called will be dialed 4 Muting the microphone During a call the PX5 microphone muting can be toggled by Pressing the MIC MUTE button You will hear one tone indicating that the mic mute is active While the mic is muted a beep will be heard every 30 seconds to let you know that mic mute is still activated NOTE Some mobile phones may not have a redial or voice recognition function If a phone does not have a redial function then a double click of the MFB will initiate the voice recognition state instead If a phone does not have either function then a double click or 3 second press of the MFB will have no effect N Receiving Calls When the PX5 Bluetooth is powered on and there is an incoming call you will hear a musical chime You have three options when an incoming call is received 1 Answer call Press the BT MFB once to accept the call Press it again to end a call A tone is heard in the earpiece each time you answer or end a call 2 Reject call Press the BT MFB for 3 seconds until you hear a beep The call is sent directly to your voicemail 3 Do nothing The incoming call chime will sound until your phone sends the
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